JP6154870B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention has a decoration display device capable of displaying a decoration variation display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and an opening window portion disposed in a game area where a game ball flows down and facing a display section of the decoration display device. The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a center case.

  Conventionally, when the stop result mode of the variable display game for displaying the identification symbol in a variable manner has become a special result mode determined in advance, for example, a big winning opening (attacker) is put in a state in which a game ball flowing down the game area can be received. A pachinko gaming machine configured to generate a special gaming state (so-called jackpot) advantageous for a player by opening and closing is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-060977 A

However, if the start memory display of the variable display game as described above cannot be confirmed, the player may be dissatisfied.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can effectively check a start memory display of a variable display game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1
On the condition that a game effect component is arranged on the game board, a game area where the game ball can flow down is provided on the game board, and the game ball wins a start winning area provided in the game area, run the fluctuation display game you variably displaying a plurality of identification information, in a possible gaming machine generates a favorable special game state to the player when the variation display game became a special result aspect,
A starting storage means capable of storing as a starting storage up to a predetermined number that a game ball has won in the starting winning area;
The game effect component includes at least a front component disposed in the game area, a decoration member, and a display device capable of displaying a decoration variation display game executed in response to the variation display game.
The start prize area includes a first start prize area and a second start prize area,
Wherein the outside of the game area, before Symbol capable of displaying a fluctuation display game batch display device is provided,
The collective display device
A first variable display unit capable of displaying a first variable display game executed in based on the winning of game ball into the first starting winning regions,
A second variable display unit capable of displaying a second variable display game executed in based on the winning of game ball into the second starting winning regions,
A first start memory display unit for displaying a first start memory which is a start right of the first variation display game stored in the start storage means ;
A second start-up storage display unit for displaying a second start-up memory that is a start right of the second variable display game stored in the start-up storage means ;
With
Before Symbol Display apparatus,
A first start memory display area for displaying a first start memory display displayed corresponding to the first start memory;
A second start memory display area for displaying a second start memory display displayed corresponding to the second start memory;
Have
The decorative member is
The number of start memories corresponding to the first start memory and the second start memory and the gaming state can be notified,
The display device is arranged at a peripheral portion and is configured to be movable .

  According to the present invention, the player can effectively confirm the start memory display of the variable display game.

It is a perspective view which shows the example of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game control performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part (continuation of FIG. 5) of the specific procedure of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the command transmission process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of an effect control command transmission process executed during the command transmission process of FIG. 8. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure game process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the time-short information table setting process performed during the special figure pending | holding information determination process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the determination method of the big hit and random time hit | judging method by a random number. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the prefetch effect determination process performed during the special figure pending | holding information determination process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the selection table of prefetch effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the selection table of the prefetch effect at the time of the time of a big hit and the time-shorter time off. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process which are performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the setting information change process performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 20, and a special figure 2 fluctuation start process. It is a timing chart which shows the example of the timing of the prior alerting effect performed in the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure variation process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the specific procedure of the special figure display process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part (continuation of FIG. 24) of the specific procedure of the special figure display process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process transfer setting process 1 and 2 performed during the special figure display process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the time reduction start setting process performed during the special figure display process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the jackpot end process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the jackpot end setting process 1 and 2 performed during the jackpot end process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure pending | holding information determination process in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the time-short start setting process in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of a time-short start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the main process by 1stCPU among the presentation control performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the main process by 2ndCPU among the effect control performed by the effect control apparatus of embodiment, and the normal game process performed during this 2nd main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the scene control process performed during the 1st main process of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch effect aspect (notice notification) of the special figure fluctuation display game performed in the display device of the gaming machine to which the embodiment and the modification are applied. It is a figure which shows the other example of the prefetch effect aspect (notice alerting | reporting) of the special figure fluctuation display game performed in the display apparatus of the game machine to which an Example and a modification are applied. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the prefetch effect determination process in a 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the second half (continuation) of the prefetch effect determination process of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the prefetch effect aspect (notice notification) of the special figure variable display game performed in the display apparatus of the gaming machine to which the second embodiment is applied. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed by the game control apparatus in a 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the prior determination command reception process performed by the presentation control apparatus in 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the normal game process performed by the production | presentation control apparatus in a 3rd Example. FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of prefetch effect processing during normal game processing in FIG. 43. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the prefetch effect aspect (notice notification) of the special figure fluctuation | variation display game performed when a prior determination result determines with big hit and performing a prefetch effect in a 3rd Example. In a 3rd Example, it is a figure which shows the example of the prefetch effect aspect (notice notification) of the special figure variable display game performed when a prior determination result determines that a prefetch effect is performed per time-short by an effect control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of the prefetch effect aspect (notice notification) of the special figure fluctuation | variation display game performed when it determines with a predetermination result being out of place and performing a prefetch effect in a 3rd Example. It is a principal part expansion perspective view of the game board for demonstrating embodiment of the 2nd invention which concerns on this application. It is a principal part enlarged front view of the game board for demonstrating embodiment of the 2nd invention which concerns on this application. It is a principal part enlarged front view which shows the other structural example of the game board in embodiment of 2nd invention. It is a front view of the lower decoration accessory which shows the modification of embodiment of 2nd invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the 1st main process performed by 1stCPU of the presentation control apparatus of the game machine to which embodiment of 2nd invention is applied. FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a sphere detection sensor input process during the first main process of FIG. 52. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the winning rate of the lottery of the probability alerting | reporting effect performed in the ball | bowl detection sensor input process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation of the lower decoration accessory changed by performing the ball | bowl detection sensor input process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the effect of the lower decoration accessory changed by performing a ball | bowl detection sensor input process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the ball | bowl detection sensor input process performed by the presentation control apparatus of the game machine to which 2nd Example of 2nd invention is applied. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the lower decoration accessory in the game machine to which 3rd Example of 2nd invention is applied. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the effect of the lower decoration accessory performed by the effect control apparatus in the gaming machine to which the third embodiment of the second invention is applied.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.
In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, on the right side of the upper surface of the upper plate 21, a ball removal operation unit 26 for moving the game ball in the upper plate to the lower plate 23 is provided.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation dial 24, the hitting ball launching device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area on the front surface of the game board 30. In addition, when the player operates the effect button 25, a login operation is performed at the start of the game, a logout operation is acquired at the end of the game, and a variable display game (decorative feature) executed on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). In the figure change display game), it is possible to perform effects and the like with the player's operation intervening.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.
On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30.
In the game board of this embodiment, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 32. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40 so that the display portion of the display device 41 faces the opening window formed at the center of the center case 40. Is arranged. That is, a decorative member is formed on the periphery of the center case 40 so as to surround the display area of the display device 41 and to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided on the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.
A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed therein.

The pair of opening / closing members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.
Further, below the normal symbol start gate 34 and to the right of the start winning opening 36, a special variable winning device (which can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special symbol variation display game ( 38) is provided.

The special variable winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. The winning opening is closed (blocked state unfavorable for the player) to the open state (state advantageous to the player).
That is, the special variable prize winning device 38 includes, for example, a big prize opening opened and closed by an open / close door driven by a big prize opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. Is converted from a closed state to an open state, thereby facilitating the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.

In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.
Further, an upper decorative accessory 43 that can swing up and down with the right end portion as a fulcrum, for example, is provided at the upper portion of the center case 40, and a lower decorative accessory 44 that incorporates a light emitting lamp is provided at the lower right portion of the center case 40. Is provided. The upper decorative accessory 43 and the lower decorative accessory 44 are collectively referred to as a board production device.
Also, outside the game area 32 (for example, at the bottom of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the winning for the normal figure start gate 34 are awarded. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display section (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure fluctuation display game for the first special figure fluctuation display game, which are configured by a 7-segment display or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display section (special figure 2 display) 52, a fluctuation display section for a normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by LED lamps, and a memory display section for informing the start memory number of each fluctuation display game The LED display part 53 which has. Also, the LED display 53 of the collective display device 50 is lit when a big hit occurs, and is turned on when the short game state is displayed. A second game state display unit (second game state display unit) for notifying the occurrence of a state, and an error display unit (third game state) for displaying an error in which the jackpot probability state is in a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. A status display), and a round display section for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning device 38).

The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lit state.
Thus, since the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 for executing the special figure variation display game are provided separately from the display device 41, the display apparatus 41 has a variation display game for the gaming machine. Even if an effect linked to an effect of another gaming machine is performed instead of an effect relating to the game machine, the original variation display game of the gaming machine can be executed properly.

The normal display on the LED display unit 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that the change is in progress. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.
The special figure 1 holding indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.

The special figure 2 hold indicator of the LED display unit 53 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the second start prize opening (ordinary variable prize device 37) as the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52. 1 Displayed in the same way as the hold indicator.
The general map hold indicator displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map indicator. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

For example, the first game state indicator turns off the lamp in a normal gaming state and turns on the lamp when a big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs. For example, the third gaming state indicator turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. In this case, the lamp is turned on.
For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate or lower plate of the front frame.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized start prizes is displayed on the memory display unit for notifying the number of start prizes in the LED display unit 53 of the collective display device 50.

In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.
By providing the normal start gate 34 on the right side of the game area 32, when the game ball is launched to the right side of the game area 32 aiming at the general start gate 34, it becomes difficult to win the special variable winning apparatus 38, and the special variable winning apparatus When a game ball is launched to the left side of the game area 32 aiming at 38, a game board that does not win the usual start gate 34 can be realized.
The general-purpose variable display game is executed by a variable display unit (standard map display) of the LED display unit 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.

Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.
When the common random number value extracted at the time of detecting passage to the general figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the normal figure display of the LED display unit 53 stops in the winning state and enters the winning state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special chart start memory is displayed on the memory display section for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and also displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40.

The game control device 100 has a special figure 1 display 51 or a special figure 2 display 52 provided in the collective display device 50 based on a winning at the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, or their start memory. The first or second special figure variable display game is played with the variable display device.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game for displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 is executed. ing.
As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode. In this embodiment, when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode in the second variation display game of the special figure 2 display, the stop result mode is special in the first variation display game of the special figure 1 display unit. The profit (for example, the number of rounds) to be given to the player is set to be larger than that in the case where the result mode is obtained.

In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), and the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.
The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously.

Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.
In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.

On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in the special game state or in the special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.
In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. For the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) or the like, a micro switch having a mechanical contact may be used. it can.

FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.
The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.
In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to, for example, 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.
The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

The game microcomputer 111 constitutes a game control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.
The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is per 15R or 2R, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (special game state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  This reach state includes a plurality of reach productions, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, Premier reach etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed.
Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display without a game), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

  In addition, the CPU 111A stores a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) and a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process (see FIG. 10) described later. Any one variation pattern table is acquired from the inside. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. The inversion circuit 112 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 detects that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame of the gaming machine 10 and the start winning opening 36 converted by the proximity I / F 121. Start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, gate switch 34a, general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and signals from the count switch 38a and the microcomputer for gaming via the data bus 140 A second input port 122 for supplying to 111 is provided. The data held in the second input port 122 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 includes signals from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) and the payout control. A first status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. An input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70.
The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 120 is input immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication.
In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control apparatus 100 from the side of the effect control apparatus 300, that is, in order to guarantee one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that the control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs 12 V, and drawing the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of bi-directional communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 as effect control means will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311, a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1stCPU 311, and the display device 41 according to commands and data from the 2ndCPU 312. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display, a sound source LSI 314 that controls output of sound to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b, and a current time A real-time clock circuit 316 that counts the time. The real-time clock circuit 316 includes a built-in power source such as a battery, and is configured to continue the time measuring operation even while the power is shut off.

The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images, video data, and command lists, and the sound source LSI 314 stores compressed audio data, sequences necessary for phrase reproduction processing, command sequences for simple access, and the like. A ROM 324 is connected.
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. The RAMs 311a and 312a that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided inside each chip, but may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, a serial system is used between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultrahigh-speed VRAM (video RAM) 305 used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a drawing circuit for drawing image data. 306, a display circuit 308 for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided. The VDP 313 will be described in detail later.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamp provided on the front frame and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives the effect control command transmitted from the game control device 100. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.
In the present embodiment, the effect control command is composed of 16 bits, and the 16-bit effect control command is transmitted as the 8-bit data bus and the strobe signal SSBT. ) And the latter half command (ACTION), the strobe signal SSBT is transmitted by rising twice, and the receiving side takes in the command in synchronization with the rising edge of the SSB.

  The effect control device 300 is provided with a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and provided on the front frame. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, frame decoration device 18) having LEDs (light emitting diodes), and a board effect device provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 that drives and controls (for example, an upper decorative accessory 43 and a lower decorative accessory 44 that enhance the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) is provided on the front frame. A frame effect motor control circuit 335 that drives and controls a frame effect device 45 (for example, a moving light 16 or a motor of a projection device described later) 45 such as an LED or a motor. It has been kicked. Note that these control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

  Further, the effect control device 300 detects the initial position of the motor in the effect device 25 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine and incorporated in the effect button 25, and the board effect devices 43 and 44. Effect motor switches 43a, 44a, and a switch for detecting an on / off state of a ball detection sensor 46 (see FIG. 51) provided on the lower surface of the center case 40 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 An input circuit 336, an amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame, and an amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame are provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are in a reset state. In this embodiment, the general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

Next, rough game control performed in the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts the random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B Is compared with the determination value stored in, and a process for determining whether or not the normal-game fluctuation display game is hit is performed. Then, in the LED display unit 53, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the LED display unit 53, the general electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the opening / closing members 37b and 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are kept for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds).

In the present embodiment, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is out of order, control is performed to display the outage result mode on the LED display unit 53.
Further, the start winning (starting memory) is stored in the RAM 111C based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the start winning port 36, and the first special figure variation display is based on the start memory. A game jackpot determination random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed. Therefore, the RAM 111C functions as a start winning storage unit.

In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37. A random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.
Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs control information (production control command) including the determination results of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game to the presentation control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 of the collective display device 50, a process for displaying a special figure variation display game to stop display is performed.

On the other hand, the effect control device 300 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 based on a control signal from the game control apparatus 100. In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.
Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special game state when the result of the special figure variation display game is successful. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A, for example, performs control to open the open / close door 38c of the special variable prize device 38 by the special prize opening solenoid 38b so that the game balls can flow into the special prize opening. Do.

Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times).
Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.
In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased.
Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening. Hereinafter, such a control mode is referred to as ordinary power support.

It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.
In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

Hereinafter, processing executed by the gaming microcomputer (gaming microcomputer) 111 of the gaming control apparatus 100 that executes gaming control as described above will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 7 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs is first performed after an interrupt prohibition process (step S1). S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 msec is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory: RAM 111C) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and all output ports are set to OFF (no output) (steps S6 and S7). In addition, the serial port ((port previously installed in the gaming microcomputer 111) is not used in this embodiment because it is in parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300). Processing is performed (step S8).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 6, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 6 to perform initialization processing.
In step S17 of FIG. 6, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that the probability is high (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and the high probability notification LED (for example, provided in the batch display device 50) The ON (lighted) data of the error indicator is saved in the segment area (step S22). And the process (step S23) which transmits the command at the time of the power recovery corresponding to the process number prepared in order to rationally perform the below-mentioned special figure game process is performed (step S23), and it progresses to step S29 .

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value upon power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26). And the time value of the period which outputs the external information regarding RWM clear is set (step S27), the command at the time of power-on is transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300 (step S28), and it progresses to step S29. In step S29, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for giving a trigger for updating a random number supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) Then, after saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (winning random number) for determining the normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S33, the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S34), and the power failure monitoring signal is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S35). If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S33). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S33 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks set in step S34 (step S36). And when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks (step S36; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (step S36; Yes), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all A process of outputting OFF data to the output port (step S38) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step S40). Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S41) and the process of saving the checksum (step S42), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. Wait until the gaming machine is powered off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A.
When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S52) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays various types of information related to display of special figure variation games and games, to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 And the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 and determines whether there is any abnormality is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S64) Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

Next, the details of the command transmission process (step S54) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the command transmission process includes an effect control command transmission process for the effect control device 300 (step S410) and a payout command transmission process for the payout control device 200 (step S420). Since the payout command transmission processing is not related to the present invention, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the effect control command transmission process, first, the value of the light counter that is “+1” when the transmission command is set to RWM, and “+1” when the transmission command is read from the RWM. The read counter value is compared to check whether a command is set (step S411). Specifically, if the value of the write counter and the value of the read counter are the same, it is determined that there is no setting command. If the value of the write counter does not match the value of the read counter, an unsent command Is set (step S412).

  If it is determined in step S412 that there is no setting command (step S412; No), the effect control command transmission process is skipped, and a command is set in step S412 (step S412; Yes). If it is determined, the read counter is updated (+1) in the next step S413. Then, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (MODE (upper byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S414). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S415). Further, a command is loaded from the command transmission area (ACTION (lower byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S416). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S416). Thereafter, the process proceeds to an effect control command output process (step S418).

Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed.
In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance.

Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.
Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1) to check whether or not the game process timer has expired (step A3), and the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; If the determination is Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to a process corresponding to the special figure game process number is set in the register (step A5), and the special figure game is used using the table. A process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the process number is performed.

Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.
If the game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure fluctuation processing are performed. A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.
If the game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure and setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process is performed. (Step A10) is performed.
Furthermore, if the game processing number is “2” in step A8, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of big hit (2R big hit or 15R big hit) Special chart display processing (step A11) for setting the fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each jackpot (2R jackpot or 15R jackpot), setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, etc. Do.

In step A8, when the game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A12) is performed.
In step A8, if the game process number is “4”, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while a big hit end screen command is set if the big round is the final round, A large winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

If the game process number is “5” in step A8, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and a big hit end process are performed. A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.
If the game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed.

And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the game control device 100 functions as a variable display game execution unit and a special game state control unit.

Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (step A111), the special start port switch common process (step A112) is performed.
The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A118.

Next, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball is open. (Step A113), if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (Yes), the process proceeds to Step A116. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (step A114). Processing for determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination is performed (step A115).
The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud occurs, and when there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as an illegal winning number. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (No), a table for setting information on hold by the start port 2 is prepared (step A116), and then a special start port switch common process (step A117) is performed and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (Yes), steps A116 and A117 are skipped and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

Next, details of the special-purpose start-port switch common processing (steps A112 and A117) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing will be described with reference to FIG.
In addition, this special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure start port switch common processing, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), the big hit random number Is loaded (extracted) (step A204).

Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings for the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. On the other hand, the number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded (step A205). Then, the loaded value is updated (+1), it is checked whether or not the output count overflows (step A206), and if it is determined that the output count does not overflow (step A207; No), the updated value is set to RWM. Is saved in the start port signal output frequency area (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.
Then, in step A209, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A209), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A210) is performed.

If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), a process for updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) ( Step A211) is performed.
Subsequently, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A212). ), A special figure reservation number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A213), and a command setting process (step A214) is performed.

Thereafter, after performing the process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the number of reserved special figures (step A215), the big hit random number is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A216). At this time, as shown in FIG. 15 (A), the outliers of the big hit random numbers may include those that become shorter in time, and as shown in FIG. 15 (B), what are the big hit random numbers? A short time random number for determining whether or not to generate a short time may be separately provided. As a result, it is possible to generate only a short time state without generating a big hit.
After step A216, the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the starter switch to be monitored is loaded, and the loaded value is prepared for use in the special figure hold information determination process (step A222) described later (step A217). . Then, the corresponding jackpot symbol random number is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A218).

Next, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is loaded (the variation pattern random number 1 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A219), and then the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is loaded (the variation pattern). Random number 2 is extracted), and the loaded value is saved in the RWM random number saving area (step A220). Subsequently, the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is loaded (the variation pattern random number 3 is extracted), and the loaded value is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A221). Thereafter, a special figure hold information determination process (step A222) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.
Here, the RWM (RAM 111C) can extract various random numbers based on the inflow of game balls into the start area of the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37, and can store the extracted various random numbers as start memory. A starting storage means is provided.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A224), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A225; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A226), and command setting processing (Step A227) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A225 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is also terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A222) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described with reference to FIG.
The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game control device 100 functions as a start memory pre-determination means.

As shown in FIG. 13, first, it is checked whether or not a condition for performing the pre-reading effect is satisfied (step A231). And if it determines with not satisfy | filling conditions (step A232; No), it will escape from the said special figure holding | maintenance information determination process without doing anything. On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied (step A232; Yes), a big hit determination process (step A233) is performed.
Then, it is determined whether or not the determination processing result is a big hit (Step A234). If it is determined that the big hit is (Yes), the next step A235 is a big hit symbol random number corresponding to the starter switch to be monitored. A check table is set, a big hit symbol random number check is performed, a corresponding big hit information table is acquired and set (step A236), and the process proceeds to step A241.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A234 that the determination processing result is not a big hit (No), the process proceeds to step A237, and a time reduction determination process is performed to determine whether or not a time reduction is generated by the big hit random number (or time reduction determination random number). If it is determined that the processing result is not short in time (step A238; No), the process of setting the loss information table (step A239) is performed, and then the process proceeds to step A241. If it is determined in step A238 that the result of the determination process is a short time (Yes), a short time information table setting process (step A240) for setting a short time information table corresponding to the monitoring start switch to be monitored is performed. Move to A241.
In step A241, symbol information is acquired from the table set in step A236, A239, or A240, and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work. Subsequently, the start opening winning effect symbol command to be monitored is acquired from the jackpot information table, the disappointing information table, and the time reduction information table, and the starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A242). ).

  Next, of the start port switch 33a or 34a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A243), the start port winning effect command setting table of the monitored start port switch is prepared ( In step A244), special figure information setting processing (step A245) for setting special figure information set for the monitoring target start port is performed. Thereafter, a pre-reading effect determination process (step A246) is performed, and a second-half variation pattern setting process (step A247) for setting a second-half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step A248, and a variation pattern setting process for setting a variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed. The prefetching effect determination process in step A246 will be described in detail later.

Then, after calculating and preparing a start opening winning effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first variation number of the variation pattern (step A249), the value of the second half variation number is prepared as a starting opening winning effect command (ACTION) (step A250). The command setting process (step A251) is performed. Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A252), the command setting process (step A253) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated. When the prefetch effect is executed in the hold display mode displayed on the display device 41, a prefetch command to be transmitted to the effect control device is prepared in step A252.
Through the above processing, the result control information 300 corresponding to the start memory can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, For example, by changing the special figure holding symbol displayed on the display device 41, it becomes possible to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game. From the above description, it can be seen that in this embodiment, the game control device 100 functions as a game result prior determination means.

Next, details of the time reduction information table setting process (step A240) in the special figure hold information determination process described above will be described with reference to FIG.
In this time reduction information table setting process, first, it is checked whether time reduction is being executed (step A401). If it is determined that the time saving is being executed (step A402; Yes), the process of setting the loss information table (step A407) is performed to exit from the time saving information table setting process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A402 that the time reduction is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step A403, and it is checked whether there is a result in which the result is a big hit or time reduction before the start storage.

Then, when it is determined that there are cases where the result is a big hit or a short time (step A404; Yes), a process of setting a loss information table (step A407) is performed, and the time short information table setting process is exited. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A404 that there is no big hit or time saving result (No), the process proceeds to step A405 to turn on the flag indicating that the time reduction is in progress, and then set the time reduction information table. (Step A406) is performed to exit from the time information table setting process.
By the time information table setting process of the procedure as described above, the time-winning that does not accompany the big hit (the part where the outlier value range and the time range in FIG. 15A overlap) is invalidated while the time is already being executed. . Such a process can be similarly applied to a case where a short time random number is extracted and determined separately from the big hit random number as shown in FIG. Also, if there is a result that results in a big hit or a short time before the start-up memory to be determined, the short-time win is invalidated. Thereby, it can avoid that control becomes complicated. Instead of invalidating the short-time re-winning during the short-time execution, the short-time lottery may not be performed during the short-time execution.

[Pre-reading effect judgment processing]
Next, details of the prefetch effect determination process (step A246) in the above-described special figure hold information determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
In this pre-reading effect determination process, first, it is checked whether there is a start memory waiting for pre-reading effect determination (step A461). And when it determines with there being no start memory of waiting for prefetch effect determination (step A462; No), it will once escape from the said prefetch effect determination process. If it is determined in step A462 that there is a start memory waiting for the pre-reading effect determination (Yes), it is determined whether there is a start memory that hits before the start memory or that causes a short time (step A463). Here, if it is determined that there is no start memory that causes a hit or a short time (step A463; No), it is determined in the next step whether a pre-reading effect is being executed (step A464). If it is determined that the pre-reading effect is not being executed (step A464; No), the process proceeds to the next step A465.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A463 that there is a start memory that hits before the start memory or the occurrence of a short time (Yes), or if it is determined in step A464 that a pre-reading effect is being executed (Yes), Once out of the pre-reading effect determination process. Thereby, it is possible to avoid a contradiction between the pre-reading effect contents and the generated game result.
In step A465, the stop symbol information of the start memory to be determined is acquired, and it is determined whether or not it is a hit. If it is determined that the winning combination is found (step A466; Yes), in the next step A467, the prefetch effect selection table 1 as shown in FIG. 17A is set, and the prefetch effect is executed using the table. It is determined whether or not to do so. If it is determined that the prefetch effect is not executed (step A468; No), the process skips the prefetch effect determination process. If it is determined in step A468 that the prefetch effect is to be executed (Yes), in the next step A469, after the first prefetch effect execution flag is turned on, a prefetch effect command is transmitted (step A477) and the prefetch effect determination processing is performed. Get out of it.

  If it is determined in step A466 that it is not a hit (No), the process proceeds to step A470, and it is determined whether or not the stop symbol information of the start memory acquired in step A465 is short. If it is determined that the time is short (step A470; Yes), in the next step A471, the prefetch effect selection table 2 as shown in FIG. 17B is set, and the prefetch effect is executed using the table. It is determined whether or not to do so. If it is determined that the prefetch effect is not executed (step A472; No), the process skips the prefetch effect determination process. If it is determined in step A472 that the pre-reading effect is to be executed (Yes), in the next step A473, after the second pre-reading effect execution flag is turned on, a pre-reading effect command is transmitted (step A477) and the pre-reading effect determination process is performed. Get out of it.

  Further, if it is determined in step A470 that the time is not short (No), the process proceeds to step A474, where the prefetch effect selection table 3 as shown in FIG. 17C is set and the table is used. It is determined whether or not a prefetch effect is executed (step A474). And when it determines with not performing a prefetch effect (step A475; No), it escapes from the said prefetch effect determination process. If it is determined in step A475 that the prefetch effect is to be executed (Yes), in step A476, after the first prefetch effect execution flag or the second prefetch effect execution flag is turned on, a prefetch effect command is transmitted (step A477). Then, the process skips the prefetching effect determination process.

Therefore, the pre-reading effect that is determined to be (Yes) in step A475 is a gaze effect. Thereby, even if the pre-reading effect is executed, there is a case where the hit or the time is not shortened, and as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the pre-reading effect is not executed even when the hit or the time is short. Yes, it can give the player a thrilling feeling and enhance the fun of the game. However, from FIGS. 17A to 17C, the probability that the pre-reading effect is executed is higher than that in the case of hitting or shortening the time, and when the pre-reading effect is executed. It is possible to increase the expectation for the occurrence of a hit or a short time with respect to the variable display game to be read ahead.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 17A, the selection table used in the case of big hit is not selected as the second look-ahead effect (second notice notice), and the selection table used in the case of short time is shown in FIG. As shown in B), since the first pre-reading effect (first notice notice) is not selected, the player determines which of the first and second pre-reading effects is selected, and whether the pre-reading effect for the big hit or the short time is selected. Can be recognized.

The first look-ahead effect is executed when a big hit occurs, the second look-ahead effect is executed when a short time occurs without a big hit, and the case where the short time is not accompanied with a short time Further different pre-reading effects may be executed.
Moreover, you may make it use the prefetch effect selection table like FIG.18 (A)-(C) instead of the prefetch effect selection table of FIG.17 (A)-(C).
The table in FIG. 18 prepares different colors for the display mode of the start memory (holding symbol) so that the prefetch effect can be performed according to the display mode of the start memory (hold symbol) in parallel with the execution of the prefetch effect. Is the case. When the table of FIG. 18 is used, when the first look-ahead effect is executed and the display mode of the start memory (holding symbol) is red, the degree of expectation for occurrence of winning is the highest, and the second look-ahead effect is executed. And when the display mode of the start memory (holding symbol) is red, it can be seen that the degree of expectation for occurrence of the shortest time becomes high.

Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A301).
Here, if it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is 0 (step A303). If it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether or not the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A307) is performed.

Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A308), and command setting processing (step A309) is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Step A308) and the command setting process (Step A309) are also executed, so the process proceeds to Step A310 without performing these processes.

Next, the special figure normal process transition setting process (step A310) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. Details of the special figure normal process transition setting process in step A310 will be described later.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the special figure 2 holding number is not 0 (step A302; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A311) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in step A311 will be described later.
After that, the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A312) of the special figure 2 is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

If it is determined in step A304 that the special figure 1 hold count is not 0 (step A304; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A313) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in step A313 will be described later. Thereafter, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A314) of the special figure 1 is performed, and the special figure ordinary process is terminated.
In this way, when the special figure 2 hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in steps A303 and A304, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 1 variation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A321) for setting shift information and jackpot information is performed on the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not there is.
Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) relating to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the test signal output data area for outputting from the test port (step A323).
Subsequently, the stop symbol information set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is loaded, and the stop symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A324).

Next, the special figure 1 variation flag is set and prepared (step A325), the setting information change process (step A326) is performed, and then the special figure 1 variation flag is saved in the variation symbol determination flag area of the RWM (step A326). A327). The setting information change process (step A326) will be described later with reference to FIG.
Subsequent to step A327, a table relating to the setting of special figure second half fluctuation is prepared (step A328), and special figure information setting processing (step A329) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A330) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A331) is performed.
Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A332) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20B, first, the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A341) is performed to set shift information and jackpot information for the jackpot flag 2 for determining whether or not there is.
Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A342) relating to the setting of the special symbol 2 stop symbol, the signal corresponding to the special symbol 2 stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A343). ). Subsequently, the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is loaded, and the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A344).

Next, the special figure 2 variation flag is set and prepared (step A345), the setting information change process (step A346) is performed, and then the special figure 2 variation flag is saved in the variation symbol determination flag area of the RWM (step S346). A347).
Subsequently, a table relating to the setting of special figure second half fluctuation is prepared (step A348), and special figure information setting processing (step A349) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A350) for setting the second half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A351) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A352) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

In the setting information change process (step A326) during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the setting information change process (step A346) during the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the first prefetch effect execution flag set in A476 is on (step A361). If it is determined that the first prefetch effect execution flag is on (Yes), the process proceeds to step A362. 1 Set a variation pattern for pre-reading effects, and exit from the setting information change process.
If it is determined in step A361 that the first prefetch effect execution flag is not on (No), the process proceeds to step A363, and the second prefetch effect execution flag set in step A473 or A476 in FIG. If it is determined whether the second pre-reading effect execution flag is on (Yes), a variation pattern for the second pre-reading effect is set in step A364, and the setting information changing process is exited. . On the other hand, if it is determined in step A363 that the second prefetch effect execution flag is not on (No), step A364 is skipped and the setting information change process is exited.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of the execution timing of the prefetch notification effect. Among these, FIG. 22A shows the execution timing of the pre-read notification effect in the case where a start-up memory that is a big hit occurs in a state where there are a plurality of holdings (start-up memories). The corresponding variation display games are all changed to those having a long variation time by the setting information changing process of FIG. FIG. 22B shows the execution timing of the pre-read notification effect in the case where the start memory that is shortened occurs in a state where there are a plurality of holdings (start memories), and the variable display corresponding to the start memory until the start memory that becomes shorter All the games are changed to those with short variation times by the setting information changing process of FIG.

  In this case, the reach effect selected in the prefetch effect may be selected from the reach effects that appear even during normal times. As a result, when the pre-read-only mode effect or the like is not performed, even if the reach with a long variation time (the reach with high expectation for the big hit) is lost, the notification effect of FIG. It may have been started, that is, it can be expected that “if the next fluctuation occurs reach if the fluctuation time is long, it may be pre-reading? can do. That is, in addition to the expectation for the reach in the variation display game, it is possible to have an expectation for the subsequent start memory.

  When the start memory that is shortened occurs, as shown in FIG. 22C instead of FIG. 22B, the variable display game corresponding to the start memory before the start memory that is shortened is displayed. The variation display game corresponding to the start-up memory whose time is shortened may be changed so that the variation time is not changed or the variation time is changed to a longer one. In addition, as indicated by reference numeral T1 in FIG. 22B, in the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory that is shortened, the symbol stop time after the end of the variation may be set longer than the symbol stop time at the time of deviation. Good. Thereby, the time during which the stop symbol is displayed becomes longer, and the player can recognize the stop symbol by confirming the stop symbol firmly.

In addition, as in this embodiment, the pre-reading effect is performed with a short fluctuation pattern for short time and a long fluctuation pattern for big hit, so that the time for preparing for the big hit round starts when the big hit is foretold. It can be secured. In other words, if a big hit occurs, regardless of the player's situation (the number of possession balls is small), the big hit round will start after the big hit winning stop and the special variable winning device (attacker) will open, If the number of possessed balls is small, there is a possibility that the player may be disadvantaged because the possessed balls are used up by the start of the big hit round and cannot be fired immediately after the big hit round starts. On the other hand, if a short time occurs, the attacker does not open, and if there is no start memory, the short time will not advance. There is no profit.
In short, it will notify you in advance of whether a big hit or a short time will occur and increase the fluctuation time in the case of a big hit notification, so if you are informed of a short time, you will be overwhelmed even if there are few balls. On the other hand, if a big hit is reported, it is necessary to prepare a ball before the big hit round starts. It is possible to prepare game balls or make drinks easily by changing money using them.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A10) in the special figure game process (FIG. 10) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure changing process, first, in step A521, it is checked whether the symbol information saved in steps A324 and A344 of the special figure change start process (FIG. 20) is out of pattern information. If it is determined that it is not symbol information (step A522: No), it means that it is a big hit symbol, and therefore, the process proceeds to step A527 to set a special symbol display time pointer when a special result mode is derived and a big hit is obtained.

  If it is determined in step A522 that the symbol information is off (Yes), the process proceeds to step S523, and it is determined whether or not the time reduction execution flag is turned on. If it is determined that the time reduction execution flag is turned on (step A523: Yes), the process proceeds to step S528, and a special figure display time pointer for time reduction control is set. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S523 that the short-time execution flag is not turned on (No), the process proceeds to step S524 to determine whether or not the latter half variation number set in the latter half variation pattern setting process is a number without reach. To check. If it is determined that the second half variation number is not a reachless number, that is, a reachable number (step A525; No), a special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game, and it is out of place. Then, processing for setting a special figure display time pointer when the reach state occurs (step A529) is performed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A525 that the second-half variation number is a non-reach number (Yes), the process proceeds to step A526, and the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game, and the special case in which the result is lost. Processing to set the figure display time pointer is performed.
Thereafter, the process proceeds to step A530, a special figure display time table is set, and a special figure display time corresponding to the special figure display time pointer set in any of steps A526 to A529 is acquired from the table (step A531). )I do. Here, the special figure display time at the time of losing is, for example, 600 ms, the special figure display time at the time of losing reach, for example, 800 ms, the special figure display time at the time of big hit is, for example, 3600 ms, and the special figure display time at the time of shorting is a special figure at the time of big hit. It is almost the same time as the display time.
Then, a process for saving the acquired stop time in the special figure game process timer area (step A532) and a preparation for moving to the special figure display process (setting of a process number, etc.) are set. The process (step A533) is executed, and the special figure changing process ends.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure displaying process, first, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A541), and the RWM big hit flag 2 is loaded. Processing for clearing the area (step A542) is performed.
Next, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked (step A543), and if it is determined that the jackpot is hit (step A544; Yes), processing for clearing the RWM jackpot flag 1 area is performed (step A550), and the second A signal related to the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the special figure fluctuation display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A551), and the process proceeds to step A552.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A544 that the big hit flag 2 is not big hit (step A544; No), the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded. (Step A545), a process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area (Step A546) is performed.
Subsequently, the loaded jackpot flag 1 is checked (step A547), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A548; Yes), a signal related to the jackpot (special chart one jackpot) of the first special figure variation display game is output as RWM. Are saved in the test signal output data area (step A549), and the process proceeds to step A552.

Then, in A552, after the signal related to the big hit in FIG.
Next, the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag is acquired, and the round number upper limit value is saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A553). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag is acquired, and the round LED pointer is saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A554).

Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a hit result in the normal variation display game and the special variation display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A555), and command setting processing is performed. (Step A556) is performed.
Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information is prepared (step A557), and a command setting process (step A558) is performed.
After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A559), and a command setting process (step A560) is performed.

Next, a signal corresponding to the special winning opening release information determination flag is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A561). Subsequently, the fanfare time corresponding to the special winning opening release information determination flag is set (step A562), and the fanfare time is saved in the special game process timer area (step A563).
Thereafter, after resetting the number of illegal winnings to the special winning opening (step A564), the illegal winning period non-monitoring period flag is saved in the special winning opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step A565). Then, the setting process 1 (step A566) for shifting to the fanfare / interval process is executed, and the process exits the special figure display process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A548 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A548; No), the process proceeds to step A570 in FIG. It is determined whether or not the display game and the normal variation display game are in the short-time operation state and the short-time state in which the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 is extended.
Here, if it is determined that the gaming state is the short time state (step A570; Yes), the time shortening variation number related to the number of times (for example, 100 times) the special figure variation display game is performed in the short time operation state is updated (−1). ) (Step A571), a process (step A572) for determining whether or not the number of time-reduced fluctuations after the update is 0 is performed.
If it is determined that the time shortening variation count is not 0 (step A572; No), the process proceeds to step A578, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. This special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A578) will be described later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A572 that the number of time reduction fluctuations is 0 (Yes), that is, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed while the special figure fluctuation display game is in the short-time operation state in the short-time state. When completed, prepare a probability information command for ending the short-time operation state of the special figure fluctuation display game and the normal figure fluctuation display game and the state of extending the opening time of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (short-time state). (Step A573), command setting processing (Step A574) is performed.
After that, the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A575) for preparing a table for transitioning to the special figure normal process (for time reduction end) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. This special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A575) will be described later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A570 that the gaming state is not the time saving state (No), the process proceeds to step A576, and the time reduction execution flag set in step A405 in the time reduction information table setting process in FIG. Judge whether there is. If it is determined that the short-time execution flag is turned on (step A576; Yes), the process proceeds to step A577, the short-time start setting process is performed, and then the special figure normal process transition for shifting to the special figure normal process is performed. The setting process 1 (step A578) is performed, and the special figure displaying process is terminated.
Note that the time reduction start setting process in step A577 will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is determined in step A576 that the time reduction execution flag is not turned on (No), step A577 is skipped, special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A578) is performed, and the special figure display in-process is terminated. .

[Special figure transition processing for normal processing]
26A and 26B show an example of a specific procedure of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 in step A575 in FIG. 25 and the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 in step A578 in FIG. Has been.
In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 in FIG. 26A, “0” is set as the process number (step A781) in order to shift to the special figure normal process (FIG. 19), and the process number is designated as the special figure game. Save in the process number area (step A782). Next, the information of the variation symbol determination flag area is reset (step A783), and the variation pattern distribution information area is reset (step A784).

In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 in FIG. 26B, first, “0” is set as the process number (step A751) in order to shift to the special figure normal process (FIG. 19). Save in the game process number area (step A752).
Next, processing for saving in the external information output data area a signal relating to the end of the short-time operation state of the special figure fluctuation display game and the normal figure fluctuation display game and the state of extending the opening time of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (short-time control) ( Step A753), a process (step A754) for saving a signal related to the end of time reduction in the test signal output data area.
Further, a process for saving the low probability number in the game state display number area (step A755), a process for saving the general low game probability / no power support flag in the normal game mode flag area (step A756), A process of saving the special figure low probability flag in the game mode flag area (step A757) and a process of saving the probability information command (low probability) in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A758) are performed. Subsequently, the information of the variation symbol determination flag area is reset (step A759), and the storage area of the special effect information (variation pattern distribution information) is reset (step A760).

[Time reduction start setting process]
FIG. 27 shows an example of a specific procedure of the time reduction start setting process in step A577 of FIG.
In this short time start setting process, first, a signal relating to the start of the short time operation state of the special figure variable display game and the normal figure variable display game and the state of extending the opening time of the normal variable winning device 37 (short time control) is output to the external information output data area. (Step A771) and a process for saving a signal related to the start of time reduction in the test signal output data area (step A772). Further, a process of saving the time control number in the game state display number area (step A773), a process of saving the high figure / probable power support flag in the normal game mode flag area (step A774), and a special figure game Processing for saving the time flag in the mode flag area (step A775) and processing for saving the probability information command (time reduction) in the transmission command area at power failure recovery (step A776) are performed. Subsequently, the initial value of the time variation number is saved in the time variation region (step A777), and the time execution flag is turned off (step A778).

Here, the “high probability of ordinary maps” means a state in which the probability of hit per game in the ordinary map fluctuation display game is increased, and “with support for ordinary electricity” shortens the ordinary figure fluctuation time or the normal variation winning device. This means that the opening time of 37 is extended or the number of times of opening is increased.
Unlike the case of jackpot, the time-short start setting process as described above is independent of the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game, that is, when a time-shortening that does not accompany the jackpot occurs, Settings can be made. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the game control device 100 functions as a specific game state control unit that performs settings for generating a short time state as the specific game state.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the big hit end process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process (FIG. 10) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 28, in the jackpot end process, first, a probability variation determination flag is loaded to check whether the high probability entry flag is turned on (step A361). If it is determined that the high probability entry flag is not turned on (step A362; No), the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A363) is executed, and the high probability entry flag is turned on (step A362; Yes). ), The jackpot end setting process 2 (step A364) is executed.
Subsequently, a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag loaded in step A361 is prepared (step A365), and command setting processing (step A366) for transmitting the command is executed. After that, the special effect information (for setting) is loaded and saved in the storage area for the special effect information (variation pattern sorting information) (step A367), and the setting process 3 (step A368) for shifting to the special figure routine process is performed. Execute and exit from the jackpot end process.

Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A363) in the above jackpot end process (FIG. 28) will be described.
In the big hit end setting process 1, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), first, a signal related to the start of so-called time-short control (time-short start signal) for causing the special figure variation display game to proceed advantageously for the player is output to the external information output terminal. The data for further output is saved in the external information output data area where the data is set (step A631). Next, a signal related to the start of time reduction control (time reduction start signal) is saved in the test signal output data area for setting data for outputting from the test port (step A632).

Next, the number at the time of saving is saved in the display number area indicating the gaming state (step A633). Then, a flag indicating that there is a high probability of the normal map display game in the mode flag area indicating the mode of the normal map display game and there is a general power support (support control such as extending the opening time of the normal variable winning device). Is saved (step A634). Thereafter, a flag indicating that the special-fluctuation display game has a low probability and a short time (support control for shortening the change time) is saved in the mode flag area indicating the special-figure display game mode (step A635).
Subsequently, a probability information command (short time) for notifying that the time is short is saved in the power failure recovery transmission command area for setting a command to be transmitted at the time of power failure recovery (step A636). Thereafter, the initial value (for example, 100 times) of the time-varying fluctuation number is saved in the time-varying fluctuation number area (step A637), and the big hit end setting process 1 is exited. By the above processing, the time reduction mode is set in which the general map fluctuation display game has a high probability and the special figure fluctuation display game has a low probability. Note that during the time reduction control, the winning time reduction is not performed, but the time reduction associated with the big hit can be generated. In addition, when a time reduction occurs with a big hit, the number of time reductions is rewritten.

FIG. 29B shows a specific procedure for jackpot end setting process 2 (step A364) in the jackpot end process (FIG. 28) described above.
In the big hit end setting process 2, as shown in FIG. 29B, first, a signal (probability change start signal) relating to the start of high probability control for generating a big hit with a higher probability than usual in the special figure variation display game is externally provided. Data to be output from the information output terminal is saved in the external information output data area for setting (step A641). Next, a signal related to the start of high-probability control (probability start signal) is saved in the test signal output data area for setting data for outputting from the test port (step A642).

Next, the number at the time of high probability is saved in the display number area representing the gaming state (step A643). Then, a flag indicating that the general map change display game has a high probability and the general power support is saved in the mode flag area indicating the mode of the normal map change display game (step A644). After that, a flag indicating that the special map variable display game has a high probability and that there is a time reduction control is saved in the mode flag area indicating the mode of the special map variable display game (step A645).
Subsequently, a probability information command (high probability) for notifying that the special figure is in a high probability state is saved in the power failure recovery transmission command area for setting a command to be transmitted at the time of power failure recovery (step A646). After that, the time-varying variation frequency area is reset (step A647), and the big hit end setting process 2 is exited. By the above processing, a high probability mode is set in which the general map fluctuation display game has a high probability and the special figure fluctuation display game has a high probability.

(Modification)
Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above embodiment, if the time reduction control has already been performed by performing the time reduction determination process and the time reduction information table setting process (details are shown in FIG. 14) as shown in steps A237 to A240 of FIG. Even if the winning time is short, no short time is newly generated. In this modification, the short time winning during the short time control is made effective.
FIG. 30 shows the procedure of the special figure hold information determination process that enables such control. This process is executed in place of the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. The difference from the process shown in FIG. 13 is that the time reduction information table setting process shown in FIG. Instead, step A240a for turning on the time reduction execution flag and step A240b for setting the time reduction information table are provided.

Further, in this modification, instead of the time reduction start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the time reduction start setting process shown in FIG. 31 or the time reduction start setting process shown in FIG. 32 is executed.
Among these, the time reduction start setting process (first modified example) shown in FIG. 31 is executed when the start memory generated during the time reduction control is won shortly, and the remaining number of time reductions being executed and the newly generated time reduction are performed. Compared with the initial value of, the larger one is selected. Therefore, in the processing flow of FIG. 31, between step A776 and A777 in FIG. Step A776b for comparing the short time initial value and Step A776c for determining whether the initial value is larger than the remaining number of times are provided.
The time reduction start setting process (second modified example) shown in FIG. 32 is the initial value of the time reduction newly generated in the remaining number of time reductions in execution when the start memory generated during the time reduction control is won in time reduction. Is added to reset the number of time reductions. Therefore, in the processing flow of FIG. 32, between step A776 and A777 of FIG. 14, step A776a for determining whether or not the time reduction is being executed, and the remaining number of time reductions in the case of the time reduction are newly generated. Step A776d for adding the short time initial value is provided.

Next, the control executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 will be described.
The control process by the main control microcomputer 311 includes a 1st main process shown in FIG. 33 and a command reception interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec). In the first main process, the entire program is controlled.
[1st main processing of production control device]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the 1st main process, first, the process for prohibiting interruption (step B1) is performed, then the process for clearing the RAM to 0 (step B2) is performed, and the initialization process for the 1st CPU 311 (step B3). )I do.
Next, processing for setting an initial value in the RAM (step B4) is performed, and random number initialization processing (step B5) is performed. Thereafter, processing for starting various interrupt timers (step B6) is performed, and interrupts are permitted (step B7). Thereafter, the main control microcomputer 311 performs main loop processing steps B8 to B18.

In this main loop process, first, a process (step B8) for clearing the watch dog timer (WDT) is performed. Then, input processing (step B9) from the effect operation button SW25a is performed, and game control command analysis processing (step B10) is performed.
In this game control command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. One command transmitted from the game control device 100 is composed of a pair of data of a first command (MODE) and a second command (ACTION).

Then, when the combination of the received first command (MODE) and the second command (ACTION) is not inconsistent (for example, when received in the order of MODE → ACTION), it is determined that the command is correctly received, and the first command (MODE) ) And the second command (ACTION) are inconsistent (for example, when received in the order of ACTION → ACTION or in the order of MODE → MODE → MODE), it is determined that the command reception is abnormal. .
Subsequently, after performing a test mode process (step B11), a scene control process (step B12) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game is performed. This scene control process (step B12) will be described in detail later.

  Thereafter, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B13) for monitoring the occurrence of errors such as opening of the front frame (inner frame) 12 and the glass frame 15, an effect command editing process (step B14) related to effects in the special figure variation display game, Sound control processing (step B15), which is processing related to audio output (speaker 19a, 19b driving processing), and decoration control processing (step B16), which is processing related to control of the frame decoration device 18 provided on the front frame, are performed. Then, a motor / SOL control process (step B17) related to the control of the board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving an accessory provided in the center case 40, a variation mode (variation pattern) of the decoration special figure variation display game, etc. The random number update process (step B18) for updating the random number for determining the details is performed, and the process returns to the process (step B8) for clearing the watchdog timer.

Next, control by the 2nd CPU 312 will be described. The control process performed by the 2nd CPU 312 includes a 2nd main process and a V blank interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec).
FIG. 34A shows an example of the procedure of the 2nd main process by the 2nd CPU in the effect control executed by the effect control device of the embodiment.
In the 2nd main process, first, the initialization process of the 2ndCPU 312 (step B41) is performed, and then the process of clearing the RAM to 0 (step B42) is performed.
Next, processing for setting an initial value in the RAM (step B43) is performed, and initialization processing for the VDP 313 (step B44) is performed. Thereafter, processing for permitting various interrupts (step B45) is performed, and initialization processing for various control processing (step B46) is performed.

Next, after processing for permitting image drawing by the VDP 313 (step B47), processing for clearing the system cycle waiting flag set in the V blank interrupt processing described later (step B48) is performed.
If the system cycle wait flag is not “1” (step B49; No), the process of step B49 is repeated until the system cycle wait flag is set in the V blank interrupt process.
On the other hand, when the system cycle wait flag is “1” (step B49; Yes), a process (step B50) for clearing the watchdog timer (WDT) is performed, a normal game process (step B51) is performed, and a step B48 is performed. Return to.

FIG. 34 (B) shows an example of the procedure of the normal game process (step B51) executed during the 2nd main process of FIG. 34 (A).
In this normal game process, first, a received command check process (step B511) for identifying and classifying a command received from the 1st CPU is performed.
Subsequently, background processing (step B512) for setting the background display according to the probability state (normal probability / high probability), gaming state such as waiting for customers, production mode, reach scene, and display control related to variation from the diagram in the variation display game Reel control / display process (step B513), a hold display process (step B514) for changing the hold display based on the pre-production information stored in the start storage area and performing a pre-reading effect, and a customer waiting demonstration screen display Customer waiting demonstration process (step B515), scene control / display process (step B516) for determining the display contents by setting the notice character or the like and setting the display priority, and storing the image data stored in the image ROM in the RAM Display system processing (step B517) to transfer to the display device and display on the display device, and the normal game processing is terminated. To.

  FIG. 35 shows an example of a specific procedure of the scene control process (step B12) in the first main process shown in FIG. In this scene control process, it is first determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. If this scene change command is received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B64). In determining whether the command is valid (step B64), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current game state. If the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), an effect request flag is set (step B66), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B67). )I do.

On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B62; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B64; No), branch processing (step B67) based on the command identifier of the received command is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.
In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B68) is performed to perform a process necessary when the power is turned on. Further, when a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than customer waiting) processing (step B69) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B70) for performing processing related to display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B71) for performing processing related to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In the process during change (step B71), information necessary for playing the decoration special figure change display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) Based on this, the production (variation pattern, variation time, etc.) is set. Further, when a symbol stop command is received, symbol stop processing (step B72), which is processing for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process (step B72), the result stop display time in the special symbol variation display game is set.

  When a fanfare command is received, a fanfare process (step B73), which is a process related to the start of the special game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B74), which is a process related to a round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B75) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B76), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B77) for performing a process based on a decoration special command including information relating to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a pending number command including information relating to increase / decrease in the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B78) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.
Further, a prefetch effect command (start opening prize effect command transmitted by a prefetch effect determination process (FIG. 16) for determining in advance the result of the special map variation display game based on the start memory and the like before the execution of the special map variation display game. , A pre-reading effect command reception process (step B79) for performing processing based on the start opening winning effect symbol command) is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B80) is performed in which a process based on a probability information command (probability information command (low probability, high probability)) including information on the probability state is performed.
In the prefetch effect command reception process in step B79, a process of changing the display mode (holding symbol) of the start memory according to the prefetch result is performed. From the above description, in the present embodiment, it can be seen that the production control device 300 functions as a prior notice notification unit.

FIG. 36 shows an example of a pre-reading effect mode (notice notification) of the special figure variable display game executed in the display device 41 of the gaming machine to which the embodiment and the modification are applied.
As shown in FIG. 36, the decoration special-figure display game is executed by changing three identification symbols (numbers in the figure) at substantially the center of the screen. A downward arrow in the screen means that the identification symbol is fluctuating. In addition, the starting memory number is displayed at the bottom of the screen using the reserved symbols. In FIG. 36, a double circle indicates that start memory has occurred. In the lower part of the screen, the left four of the retained symbols represent the first start memory (start winning prize port 36) and the right four represent the second start memory (start winning prize port 37).

  As shown in FIG. 36B, when a new start memory (hatched addition) occurs, a prefetch effect determination process (FIG. 16) for the start memory is executed, and no prefetch effect is performed based on the selection table of FIG. 36 is executed, the normal variation of FIG. 36 (C) is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the first look-ahead effect, the variation due to the “variation pattern with long variation time” of FIG. 36 (D) is executed. Is done. If it is determined that the second prefetch effect is to be executed, the variation according to the “variation pattern having a short variation time” in FIG. 36E is performed.

FIG. 37 shows an example of a notice notification (prefetch effect mode) when the prefetch effect is determined based on the selection table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 37, here, the type of prefetching effect mode (long variation / short variation) is notified of whether the prefetch target is a big hit or a short time. The start memory display mode (the color of the reserved symbol) displayed at the bottom of the screen of the display device 41 is used to notify the degree of expectation of a big hit or a short time. In FIG. 37, (A) and (a) have the highest expectation, and (D) and (d) have notified that the expectation is the lowest.
As shown in FIG. 37, by changing the display mode of the start memory, the player can easily understand the start of the pre-reading effect. In addition, since the start of the pre-reading effect becomes clear, it becomes easy to understand the timing of paying attention to the variation pattern, and it becomes easy for the player to pay attention to it.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the first invention will be described. In the second embodiment, when the pre-reading effect determination process is performed, the content of the pre-reading effect is changed according to the number of start memories at that time. That is, it is executed only when the player can repeatedly appear to the extent that the player can recognize the continuous performance. When the number of start memories is small, not the change pattern change but the start memory display mode (holding symbol) is changed. The prefetching effect is performed by switching to the effect by
FIG. 38 shows an example of a specific procedure of the prefetch effect determination process in the second embodiment. The prefetching effect determination process in FIG. 38 is an alternative to the prefetching effect determination process in the first embodiment shown in FIG. The difference from the prefetching effect determination process of FIG. 16 is that the processes after determining that the prefetching effect is to be executed (Yes) in steps A468, A472, and A475 of FIG. 16 are different.

In the prefetch effect determination process of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, if it is determined in step A468 that the prefetch effect is to be executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step A481 in FIG. If it is determined in step A472 that the prefetch effect is to be executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step A485 in FIG. 39B according to the code “2”. If it is determined in step A475 that the prefetch effect is to be executed (Yes), the code is displayed. In accordance with “3”, the process proceeds to step A489 in FIG.
In step A481 of FIG. 39 (A) shifted according to the code “1”, it is determined whether or not the number of starting memories is 3 or more, for example. After turning on the effect execution flag, a prefetch effect command 1 for instructing execution of the first prefetch effect is transmitted (step A483), and the process skips the prefetch effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A481 that the start memory number is not 3 or more (No), the process proceeds to step A484, and the prefetch effect command 2 instructing to change the display mode (holding symbol) of the start memory is transmitted. Exit from the prefetch effect determination process.

Further, in step A485 of FIG. 39 (B) shifted according to the code “2”, it is determined whether or not the number of starting memories is 3 or more, for example. After turning on the 2 pre-reading effect execution flag, the pre-reading effect command 1 for instructing execution of the second pre-reading effect is transmitted (step A487), and the process leaves the pre-reading effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A485 that the starting memory number is not 3 or more (No), the process proceeds to step A488, where the prefetch effect command 2 instructing to change the display mode (holding symbol) of the starting memory is transmitted. Exit from the prefetch effect determination process.
Further, in step A489 of FIG. 39 (C) shifted according to the code “3”, it is determined whether or not the number of starting memories is 3 or more, for example. After turning on the first prefetch effect execution flag or the second prefetch effect execution flag, the prefetch effect command 1 instructing execution of the first prefetch effect or the second prefetch effect is transmitted (step A491), and the prefetch effect determination process Get out of it. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A489 that the number of start memories is not 3 or more (No), the process proceeds to step A492, and a prefetch effect command 2 instructing change of the display mode (holding symbol) of the start memory is transmitted. Exit from the prefetch effect determination process.

40A is executed when the prefetch effect command 1 transmitted in step A483 in FIG. 39A, step A487 in FIG. 39B or step A491 in FIG. 39C is received. An example of a prefetch effect is shown. Here, since the start memory number when the start memory for executing the prefetch effect at A-2 is generated is three or more, the variation pattern is changed as the prefetch effect from the next variation executed at A-4. The Rukoto.
On the other hand, FIG. 40B shows a case where the prefetch effect command 2 transmitted in step A484 in FIG. 39A, step A488 in FIG. 39B or step A492 in FIG. 39C is received. An example of the pre-reading effect to be performed is shown. Here, since the start memory number when the start memory for executing the pre-reading effect is generated in B-2 is two or less, the display mode (holding symbol) of the start memory is changed as the pre-read effect. .
Note that in step A483 in FIG. 39A, step A487 in FIG. 39B, or step A491 in FIG. 39C, the prefetch effect command 2 may be transmitted together with the prefetch effect command 1. Thereby, the change of the variation pattern and the change of the display mode (holding symbol) of the start memory are performed at the same time.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the first invention will be described. In the third embodiment, the determination as to whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect is made not on the game control device 100 side but on the effect control device 300 side.
FIG. 41 shows an example of a specific procedure of the special figure hold information determination process executed by the game control apparatus 100 in the third embodiment. The special figure hold information determination process in FIG. 41 is an alternative to the special figure hold information determination process in the first embodiment shown in FIG. The difference from the special figure hold information determination process in FIG. 13 is that a prior determination command for notifying the effect control apparatus 300 only of the result determined in advance by the game control device 100 is used instead of the prefetch effect determination process in step A246 in FIG. Step A246 ′ for transmitting is provided. That is, the game control apparatus 100 does not execute the prefetch effect determination process for determining the effect mode as shown in FIG.

FIG. 42 shows an example of a specific procedure of processing when the production control device 300 receives this advance determination command. This process may be executed in place of the prefetch effect command reception process (step B79) in the scene control process of FIG.
The prior determination command reception process of FIG. 42 has a flow similar to the prefetch effect determination process of FIG. 16 executed by the game control device 100.
Specifically, first, it is checked whether or not there is a start memory waiting for reception of a prior determination command (step B461). If it is determined that there is no start memory waiting for reception of the prior determination command (step B462; No), the prior determination command reception process is temporarily exited. If it is determined in step B462 that there is a start memory waiting for reception of a prior determination command (Yes), the process proceeds to step B463, and it is determined whether a prior determination command is received. Here, when it is determined that the advance determination command has not been received (step B463; No), the advance determination command reception process is temporarily exited.

If it is determined in step B463 that the advance determination command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step B464, and the contents of the advance determination command are stored in the corresponding start storage area. It is determined whether or not there is a start-up memory that causes a short time (step B465). Here, if it is determined that there is no start memory that causes a hit or a short time (step B465; No), it is determined in the next step whether or not a pre-reading effect is being executed (step B466). If it is determined that the pre-reading effect is not being executed (step B466; No), the process proceeds to the next step B467.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B465 that there is a start memory that hits before the start memory or the occurrence of a short time (Yes), or if it is determined in step B466 that a pre-reading effect is being executed (Yes), Once the advance judgment command reception process is exited.

In step B467, the stop symbol information of the start memory to be determined is acquired, and it is determined whether or not it is a hit in the next step. If it is determined that it is a win (step B468; Yes), the process proceeds to step B469, for example, a table similar to the big-ahead prefetch effect selection table 1 shown in FIG. 17A is set, and the table is used. It is then determined whether or not a pre-reading effect is to be executed (step B470). And when it determines with not performing pre-reading production (step B470; No), it leaves | separates from the said prior determination command reception process.
If it is determined in step B470 that the pre-reading effect is to be executed (Yes), in the next step B471, after the first pre-reading effect execution flag is turned on, the target start memory display (holding symbol) is selected from the above table. The pre-reading effect mode thus set is set (step B479) and the process exits from the prior determination command reception process.

  If it is determined in step B468 that it is not a hit (No), the process proceeds to step B472, and it is determined whether the stop symbol information of the start memory acquired in step B467 is short. If it is determined that the time is short (step B472; Yes), in the next step B473, a table similar to the prefetch effect selection table 2 for time reduction shown in FIG. 17B is set and used. It is then determined whether or not a pre-reading effect is to be executed (step B474). And when it determines with not performing pre-reading production (step B474; No), it escapes from the said prior determination command reception process. If it is determined in step B474 that the prefetch effect is to be executed (Yes), in the next step B475, the second prefetch effect execution flag is turned on, and then the prefetch effect mode selected in the table is set (step B479). To exit from the prior determination command reception process.

  Furthermore, if it is determined in step B472 that the time is not short (No), the process proceeds to step B476, and a table similar to the prefetch effect selection table 3 for losing shown in FIG. The third pre-reading effect is set instead of the second pre-reading effect), and it is determined whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed using the table (step B477). And when it determines with not performing a prefetch effect (step B477; No), it leaves | separates from the said prior determination command reception process. If it is determined in step B477 that the prefetching effect is to be executed (Yes), in the next step B478, after the third prefetching effect execution flag is turned on, the prefetching effect mode selected in the table is set (step B479). To exit from the prior determination command reception process.

  Therefore, the pre-reading effect that is determined to be executed (Yes) in step B477 is a gusset effect with a deviation variation. Thus, as in the above-described embodiment, even if the pre-reading effect is executed, there is a case where the hit or the time is not shortened, and as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the hit or the time is shortened. There are cases where the pre-reading effect is not executed, thereby giving the player a feeling of throbbing and enhancing the interest of the game. In addition, when the tables as shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C are used, since the probability that the prefetching effect is executed is higher than that in the case of hitting or shortening, the prefetching effect is higher. When this is executed, the expectation for the occurrence of a hit or a short time can be increased.

  FIG. 43 shows an example of a specific procedure of the normal game process executed in step B51 in the 2nd main process of FIG. 35A when the third embodiment is applied. This normal game process is an alternative to the normal game process shown in FIG. The difference from the normal game process shown in FIG. 35B is that a prefetch effect process (step B520) is provided between the received command check process (step B511) and the background process (step B512). is there. FIG. 44 shows an example of a specific procedure of this prefetch effect process.

In the prefetch effect process in FIG. 44, first, it is determined whether or not the first prefetch effect execution flag is turned on (step B521). If it is determined that the first prefetch effect execution flag is turned on (step B521; Yes), the process proceeds to step B522, the first prefetch effect is set, and the prefetch effect process is exited.
If it is determined in step B521 that the first prefetch effect execution flag is not turned on (No), the process proceeds to step B523 to determine whether the second prefetch effect execution flag is turned on. If it is determined that the second pre-reading effect execution flag is turned on (step B523; Yes), the process proceeds to step B524, where the second pre-reading effect is set and the pre-reading effect process is exited.

If it is determined in step B523 that the second prefetch effect execution flag is not turned on (No), the process proceeds to step B525 to determine whether or not the third prefetch effect execution flag is turned on. And when it determines with the 3rd prefetch effect execution flag not being turned on (step B525; No), it escapes from the said prefetch effect process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B525 that the third prefetch effect execution flag is turned on (Yes), the process proceeds to step B526 to set the third prefetch effect and exit from the prefetch effect process.

  FIG. 45 is a special view in the case where the start memory is determined to be a big hit in the prior determination command reception process of FIG. 42, the first prefetch effect execution flag is turned on, and the first prefetch effect is set in step B522 of FIG. The example of the change of the production | presentation aspect in a fluctuation | variation display game is shown. Also, in FIG. 46, when the start memory is determined to be a short time in the prior determination command receiving process of FIG. 42, the second prefetch effect execution flag is turned on, and the second prefetch effect is set in step B524 of FIG. The example of the change of the production | presentation aspect in this special figure fluctuation display game is shown. Further, FIG. 47 shows a case where the start-up memory is determined to be out of the pre-determination command reception process of FIG. 42, the third prefetch effect execution flag is turned on, and the third prefetch effect is set in step B526 of FIG. The example of the change of the production | presentation aspect in a special figure fluctuation display game is shown.

45 to 47, it is understood that when the first to third prefetch effect execution flags are turned on, a predetermined effect mode (in the figure, underwater mode) is started. Even if any of the first to third prefetch effect execution flags is on, a prefetch effect is performed with a common background and effect (a turtle appears in the figure) at the start of the predetermined effect mode. The development aspect of the effect differs depending on the type of the prefetch effect execution flag.
If the start memory is a big hit in advance determination, as shown in FIG. 45, as the special figure variation display game progresses by digesting the start memory, the effect content becomes the effect content corresponding to the first look-ahead effect execution flag. It has been developed (for example, a school of fish appears). In addition, when the start memory is short-time hit in the prior determination, as shown in FIG. 46, as the special figure variation display game progresses due to the digestion of the start memory, the effect content corresponds to the second look-ahead effect execution flag. The content of the production is different from that of the case (for example, a large fish appears).
Furthermore, if the start memory is out of the pre-determined state, as shown in FIG. 47, even if the special figure variation display game progresses by digesting the start memory, the effect content only develops to the effect content common to each flag, The content of the production corresponding to the first prefetch effect flag and the second prefetch effect flag is not developed. In other words, in this case, the change of the production mode is gusset.
As described above, in the prefetching process on the side of the effect control device 300, different effects can be executed in the case of a big hit and in the case of a short time, so that the player can be interested in the occurrence of the short time.

Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the short-time lottery is performed using the random numbers extracted at the time of winning the start, but other conditions, such as the short-time lottery or short-time lottery when the variable display game that is not a big hit reaches a predetermined number of times. It may be configured to generate the above.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which only the display effect of the display device 41 is executed as an example of the pre-reading effect has been described. However, in the case of a big hit, the pre-reading effect is performed on the display device 41. character object (43, 44) may be performed prefetching effect using. Thus, there is an advantage that it becomes easy to understand which pre-reading effect is started by performing completely different pre-reading effects for the big hit pre-reading effect and the short-time pre-reading effect.
In addition, when the time is short, the movable accessory shines, and in the case of a big hit, a pre-reading effect is made such that the movable accessory shines and moves. You may change the way the symbols start to move, such as when the variation starts from the identification symbol on the left side, or you may display a line that informs you of the advance notice during the variation on the display device 41 or an accessory (43, 44). .
In the above-described embodiment, the relationship between the big win and the short-time win has been described. However, the same control as described above may be performed in the relationship between the big win and the chance change win.

From the above description, in the above embodiment,
The decoration display device (41) capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and the progress of the variable display game based on winning in a start winning area (36, 37) of a game ball flowing down the game area A control device (game control device 100, presentation control device 300) for performing control,
When the variation display game stop result mode becomes a special result mode determined in advance, the game is performed by opening and closing the big prize opening (special variable prize device 38) so as to be able to receive the game ball flowing down the game area. In a gaming machine that can generate a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
The controller is
Specific gaming state generating means for generating a specific gaming state that is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and that is different from the special gaming state based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Start memory holding means for extracting a random number relating to execution of the variable display game based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area and storing it as a start memory of the variable display game;
Game result preliminary determination means for determining in advance the result of the variable display game based on the random number stored as the start memory in the start memory holding means;
Based on the pre-determined result of the game result pre-determining means, it is possible to execute an advance notice that suggests in advance the execution contents of the variable display game that is executed based on the start-up memory that is the object of the pre-determination A prior notice means,
The prior notice means is
When it is suggested in advance that the special gaming state occurs, the first notice is executed as the notice, and when it is suggested in advance that the specific gaming state occurs, the first notice is given. It can be seen that the present invention includes the invention in which the second notice notification in a mode different from the one notice notice is executed.

  According to the invention as described above, in a gaming machine capable of generating a plurality of game states such as a special game state (big hit) and a specific game state (time reduction or probability change) by lottery, there are a plurality of game states to be pre-determined. Since different notice notifications are executed, it is possible to inform the player which game state is prefetched, so variations in prefetch effects (notice notification) increase, and the range of effects is widened. It becomes possible to enhance the interest of.

In the above embodiment, the control device includes:
The specific gaming state can be generated by either executing the special gaming state with the occurrence of the special gaming state or without executing the special gaming state,
The prior notice means is
The first notice notification is selected for the notice to be executed when the special game state occurs regardless of whether the specific game state is involved,
The second notice notification includes an invention in which the second notice information is selected only for the notice information executed when the specific gaming state is generated without the occurrence of the special gaming state.

  According to the invention as described above, it is possible to generate a specific gaming state (short time and probability change) as a gaming state advantageous to the player separately from the special gaming state (big hit), and to pre-read the special gaming state (big hit) In addition to enhancing the player's interest in the specific game state (short time and probability change) by providing a pre-reading effect of the specific game state (short time and probability change), in addition to expectations for the occurrence of the special game state (big hit) game Can increase the expectation of the person. In addition, by determining the pre-reading effects of each gaming state in advance determination, it is possible to increase the appearance rate of effects that enhance the player's expectation without lowering the reliability of the effects. That is, it is possible to increase the number of occurrences of effects that the player can expect while maintaining the expectation level of the prefetch effects.

In the embodiment, the specific game state generation means generates a game state that increases the number of executions per unit time of the variable display game as the specific game state based on establishment of a predetermined condition. Inventions included.
According to this invention, a game state (short time) that increases the number of executions per unit time of the variable display game as a specific game state that is advantageous to the player is generated separately from the jackpot as the special game state. It is possible to increase the appearance rate of the effect that gives the player a sense of expectation by performing the notice effect of the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory that does not become a big hit but becomes a short time.

Further, in the embodiment, the advance notice notification unit is executed after the advance notice notification unit is activated until a variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory that is the subject of the advance notice is performed. In the variable display game
As the first notice effect, a prior notice is executed by selecting a variation pattern having a long variation time over a plurality of variation display games,
The second notice effect includes an invention in which a prior notice is executed by selecting a variation pattern having a short variation time over a plurality of variation display games.
According to this invention, if a variation display game with a variation pattern with a long variation time or a variation pattern with a short variation time continues, it can be expected that a special gaming state (big hit) or a short time state will occur in the start-up memory. In other words, there is an expectation that even if the fluctuation display game is once lost, depending on how the next fluctuation pattern appears, a special game state (big hit) or a short time state may occur in the start-up memory during the pre-reading effect. I can have it. Further, as the variable display game progresses, the player can recognize that the continuous performance is being performed, and the player's sense of expectation can be gradually increased.

In the embodiment, the control device displays the stop time of the stop result mode in the variable display game in which the specific game state is established, and the stop result of the variable display game in which the special game state and the specific game state are not established. An invention in which the time is set longer than the stop time of the aspect is included.
And according to this invention, it is possible to lengthen the time for notifying the player of winning to a specific gaming state (short time or probability change) and the start of the specific gaming state, and the player can win the winning of the specific gaming state. It becomes easier to recognize.

(Second invention)
Next, an embodiment of the second invention will be described. According to the second aspect of the present invention, when it is desired to regulate the flow path of the game ball on the game board, it is possible to avoid that the player clearly knows that the flow is regulated. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, when the general starting gate 34 and the special variable winning device 38 are arranged on the right side of the game area and the player is aiming at them, the starting prize is given. In order to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the mouth 36, a flow path restricting member is provided to restrict the flow path of the game ball so that the player can make a right stroke to make a special figure 2 (ordinary variable winning device with a start port 2 switch). ), It is made difficult for the player to understand that there is a flow path regulating member.

48 is an enlarged perspective view of the lower right portion of the game board 30 shown in FIG.
In the game board according to the present embodiment, a stage 40a on which the game ball can roll and a guide portion 40b capable of guiding the game ball toward the start winning opening 36 are provided at the lower center of the center case 40. A lower decorative accessory 44 is attached to the lower right portion so as to be positioned in front of the extension of the stage 40a, and the lower decorative accessory 44 is configured such that its lower surface faces the game area.
Then, a first flow path restricting means 44a having a taper surface that is lowered to the left is provided on the lower surface of the lower decorative accessory 44 so as to restrict the movement of the game ball toward the start winning opening 36, and to the left There are formed second flow path restricting means 44b having a substantially vertical surface. Further, on the upper right side of the first flow path regulating means 44a, there is provided a flow path conversion member 47 that converts the flow direction of the game ball flowing down along the guide rail 31 toward the center of the game area. . Further, below the special variation winning device 38, a first falling rod 48a and a second flowing rod 48b for guiding the game ball toward the normal variation winning device 37 are provided.

Although not particularly limited, the game board of this embodiment includes a ball detection sensor 46 for detecting that a game ball has collided with the first flow path regulating means 44a. 44 is provided on the lower surface.
Furthermore, in the game board of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49 or FIG. 50, a part of the game ball whose flow path is changed by the flow path conversion member 47 is directed to the normal start gate 34, A part of the game ball whose flow path is changed by the first flow path restricting means 44a on the lower surface of the lower decorative accessory 44 is directed to the general winning opening 35, or the flow path is changed by the second flow path restricting means 44b. The arrangement of the obstacle nails is set so that a part of the game balls can be directed to the special variation winning device 38. Note that the game boards of FIGS. 49 and 50 differ only in the arrangement of the obstacle nails, and the other configurations are the same.

As described above, in the game board according to the present embodiment, the first flow restricting means (collision wall) 44a having a taper surface that is lowered to the left is formed on the lower surface of the lower decorative accessory 44. The direction induced by the momentum of the ball colliding with the road regulating means 44a is different, and when the collision force is weak, it flows down along the collision wall formed obliquely and is guided in the direction of the special fluctuation winning device 38 or the like. If it is strong, it will bounce off after colliding with the collision wall, and it will be guided in the direction of the relief nail, making it difficult to go in the direction of the special variable winning device 38.
In addition to the first flow path regulating means 44a functioning as a collision wall on the lower surface of the lower decorative accessory 44, the second flow path regulating means 44b having a substantially vertical surface is formed. Compared to the stage, the momentum of the ball can be killed more, and because the game ball changes its course in different directions depending on which collision wall collides, the movement of the game ball diversifies and enhances the interest it can.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, by providing a flow path regulating means on the lower surface of the lower decorative accessory 44, both the flow path regulating functionality and the decorative property are provided, and the flow direction of the game ball is regulated without impairing the appearance atmosphere. There is an advantage that can be.
Further, in the game board of the present embodiment, when the player hits the right, the game ball is less likely to flow in the direction of the start winning opening 36 that gives the start condition of the variable display game in FIG. If the game contents (big hit allocation, etc.) are different between the variable display game and the special display game of FIG. 2, and the player intends to hit the right figure by hitting the player to the right, the special figure 2 is surely started. It is possible to urge the winning of the mouth, and it is possible to prevent the unexpected winning of the starting port of FIG.

Next, a modification of this embodiment will be described.
In the first modification example, the lower decorative accessory 44 is constituted by a display device such as a liquid crystal, and as shown in FIG. 51, the current gaming state is notified, the starting memory number is displayed, and the starting memory is prefetched. The contents of the notice are displayed in characters and the level is displayed to indicate the degree of expectation of the high probability state (probability change). The start memory number display as shown in FIG. 51B is effective, for example, when the display device 41 produces an effect such as special reach and the start memory (holding symbol) is not displayed. Further, when the lower decorative accessory 44 is constituted by a display device such as a liquid crystal, it is possible to produce effects as described below.

An effect using the lower decorative accessory 44 can be performed, for example, by changing display contents based on a detection signal from a ball detection sensor 46 provided on the lower surface of the lower decorative accessory 44. Specifically, an effect of counting the detection signals from the ball detection sensor 46 and increasing the notification level by the lower decorative accessory 44 according to the number of detections can be considered.
In order to realize such effect control, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, a ball detection sensor input process B20 is provided in the 1st main process executed by the effect control device 300.
FIG. 53 shows an example of a specific procedure of the sphere detection sensor input process B20 during the 1st main process.

  In the ball detection sensor input process of FIG. 53, the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not it is in a mode in which the probability state of the special figure variation display game is not notified (for example, during a short time) (step B201). Here, when it is determined that the probability state is not being notified (step B201; No), the process exits the sphere detection sensor input process. If it is determined that the probability state is not notified (step B201; Yes), the process proceeds to step B202, and it is determined whether or not there is a detection input from the sphere detection sensor. And when it determines with there being no detection input from a ball | bowl detection sensor (step B202; No), it escapes from the said ball | bowl detection sensor input process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step B202 that there is a detection input from the ball detection sensor (Yes), the process proceeds to step B203, and the current notification level is checked. The notification level immediately after the start of the game is the lowest “level 1”.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current notification level is “level 1” (step B204). If it is determined that the current notification level is “level 1” (step B204; Yes), the process proceeds to step B205, and the probability notification effect lottery 1 is executed using a random number. For example, as shown in FIG. 54, this probability notification effect lottery 1 is set so that the winning rate is higher when the internal state is in a high probability state (probability variation) than in the normal probability state (low probability). Has been.
If it is determined in step B204 that the current notification level is not “level 1” (No), the process proceeds to step B206 to determine whether or not the current notification level is “level 2”. And when it determines with the present alerting | reporting level being "level 2" (step B206; Yes), it progresses to step B207 and performs the probability alerting effect lottery 2 using a random number. In this probability notification effect lottery 2, for example, as shown in FIG. 54, the winning rate is higher and the probability notification effect is higher than when the internal state is a high probability state (probability variation) is a normal probability state (low probability). The winning rate is set to be lower than that of the lottery 1.

  If it is determined in step B206 that the current notification level is not “level 2” (No), the process proceeds to step B208 to determine whether or not the current notification level is “level 3”. If it is determined that the current notification level is “level 3” (step B208; Yes), the process proceeds to step B209, and the probability notification effect lottery 3 is executed using a random number. In this probability notification effect lottery 3, for example, as shown in FIG. 54, the winning rate is higher and the normal probability is higher than when the internal state is a high probability state (probability variation) and the normal probability state (low probability). In this case, the winning rate is set to be lower than the probability notification effect lottery 2.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step B208 that the current notification level is not “level 3” (No), or after lottery is executed in steps B205, B207, and B209, the process proceeds to step B210, and the lottery result. Determines whether or not is “winning”. If it is determined that the lottery result is “winning” (step B210; Yes), the process proceeds to step B211 to update (+1) the notification level. Then, the process proceeds to step B212, where the effect changing process is executed, and the process exits from the sphere detection sensor input process. If it is determined in step B210 that the lottery result is not “winning” (No), steps B211 and B212 are skipped, and the ball detection sensor input process is exited.

  By executing the sphere detection sensor input process as described above, the internal probability state is notified at four notification levels 1 to 4 by the lower decorative accessory 44 as shown in FIG. Then, by determining the winning at the winning rate as shown in FIG. 54, the internal probability state reaches the notification level 4 in the higher probability state (probability variation) than in the normal probability state (low probability). Probability increases. Therefore, generally, the higher the notification level, the higher the probability of certainty change. In addition, since the expected degree of probability change is notified in this way, the player launches the game ball aiming at the right side of the game area so that the game ball is detected by the ball detection sensor. Therefore, if you set time reduction as a mode that does not notify the probability state, for example, you can aim to launch a game ball aiming at the right side of the game area during time reduction, and it will also prevent stop hitting, so that the operation of the gaming machine Can be prevented.

(Second modification)
Next, a second modification will be described.
In the second modified example, as shown in FIG. 56A, a movable accessory 49 simulating a pistol, for example, is provided on a part of the center case 40 (right side in the figure). Then, instead of notifying the internal probability state at the notification levels 1 to 4 by the lower decorative accessory 44, as shown in FIGS. 56 (B) to (E), the image displayed on the display device 41 and the movable accessory 49 are displayed. In this way, the internal probability state is notified. In the case of FIG. 56, the character appears on the screen of the display device 41, the movable accessory 49 is rotated, and an image as if a pistol is fired is displayed. An effect that increases is reported to notify the expected degree of certainty.
Further, the notification effect may be performed by simultaneously generating both the display mode of the lower decorative accessory 44 and the linked effect of the image displayed on the display device 41 and the movable accessory 49.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described.
In the second embodiment, an effective period of the detection signal of the ball detection sensor 46 provided on the lower surface of the lower decorative accessory 44 is provided, and a timer is started when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, occurrence of a special reach) and within a predetermined time. When the number of detection signals of the ball detection sensor 46 generated is counted up to a predetermined number or more, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the probability notification state, and when the number is less than the predetermined number, the probability is set. The probability non-notification state in which no notification is made is set.
FIG. 57 shows a flowchart of a sphere detection sensor input process executed by the effect control device 300 in order to realize the control as described above. This flowchart replaces the flowchart of FIG.

  In the sphere detection sensor input process of FIG. 57, first, it is determined whether or not the sphere detection timer is activated (step B211). If it is determined that the sphere detection timer is not activated (step B211; No), the process proceeds to step B212, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, occurrence of special reach). If it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (step B212; No), the process proceeds to step B213, where it is determined whether the ball detection sensor switch is on, that is, whether the sensor is in an effective state. If not (sensor invalid state), the process exits the ball detection sensor input process. If it is determined that the sphere detection sensor switch is on (step B213; Yes), the process proceeds to step B214, the sphere detection sensor switch is set to off (sensor invalid state), and the sphere detection sensor input process is exited. . That is, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the input of the sphere detection sensor switch is invalidated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step B212 that the predetermined condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step B215, and a predetermined time (for example, fluctuation time) is set in the sphere detection timer, and then the sphere detection sensor switch is set in step B216. Is set to ON (sensor valid state), and the process proceeds to Step B217. If it is determined in step B211 that the sphere detection timer is activated (Yes), the process proceeds to step B217.
In step B217, it is determined whether or not there is a detection input from the sphere detection sensor. If it is determined that there is a detection input from the ball detection sensor (step B217; Yes), the process proceeds to step B218, the number of times of sensor detection is updated (+1), and then an accessory is lit or a sound effect is emitted. The inspection detection effect process (step B219) such as is executed, and the process proceeds to step B220. If it is determined in step B217 that the detection input from the sphere detection sensor is (No), the process proceeds to step B220.

  Then, in step B220, it is determined whether or not the result of the variation display game being executed is a big hit. Here, when it is determined that the result is not a big hit (step B220; No), the process exits the sphere detection sensor input process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step B220 that the result is a big hit (Yes), the process proceeds to step B221, where it is determined whether the number of sensor detections is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. And when it determines with it not being more than predetermined times (step B221; No), it transfers to step B222 and sets a probability state non-notification production | presentation flag. If it is determined in step B221 that the number of sensor detections is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (Yes), the process proceeds to step B223, the probability state notification effect flag is set, and the ball detection sensor input process is exited.

  By executing the ball detection sensor input process as described above, the detection signal of the ball detection sensor 46 generated within a predetermined time is counted, and if the number exceeds a predetermined number, the gaming state after the big hit game is over Is set to the probability notification state, and when the number is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the probability non-notification state in which the probability is not notified can be set. Thus, if, for example, a special reach with a long variation time is set as the predetermined condition in step B212, the player can continue to fire the game ball toward the right side of the game area in order to shift to the probability notification state. Stopping during the reach can be avoided, and a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be prevented.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 58, the lower decorative accessory 44 is configured to be slidable, and is normally urged to the right by a built-in spring and flowed down from above. Is configured to temporarily move to the left when a collision occurs. Thereby, it is possible to absorb the impact caused by the collision of the falling ball, kill the momentum of the ball, and prevent the parts from being damaged.
Further, in this embodiment, a lamp (panel decoration device) 42 that can emit light in various colors is arranged on the back of the lower decorative accessory 44, and as shown in FIG. 59, expectation of certainty change (internal probability state) is expected. Depending on the degree, the lamp 42 may emit light in a different color or the gaming state may be notified at the above-described four notification levels 1 to 4. As a result, when the game ball collides, the lower decorative accessory 44 is moved so that it is possible to see the notification of the gaming state from the front. The interest can be enhanced by the appearance of the notification effect area.

  Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. For example, in the second embodiment, the probability detection state is set by counting the detection signal of the ball detection sensor 46, but a piezoelectric sensor is used as the ball detection sensor, and the momentum of the game ball colliding is strong. You may make it perform production with high expectation. In this case, the stronger the momentum of the ball when hitting right, the greater the impact force on the ball detection sensor and the easier it is to see a highly anticipated performance. By adopting a structure that makes it easy to flow away from the winning device 37 and lowers the turnover rate, the player naturally adjusts the launch force strongly to see the production, making it difficult for the start winning to occur As a result, it is possible to obtain advantageous results for the game store.

From the above description, in the above embodiment,
A decoration display device (41) capable of displaying a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and an opening window portion disposed in a game area (32) where a game ball flows down and facing the display section of the decoration display device In a gaming machine comprising a center case (40) having
A decorative member is provided on the peripheral edge of the center case,
The decorative member includes a decorative main body formed along the periphery of the center case, and a protruding portion formed so as to protrude outward of the center case from the decorative main body.
The protrusion includes a collision wall that can collide with a game ball flowing down the game area, and includes an invention in which the flow direction of the game ball is changed by the collision of the game ball with the collision wall. I understand.

  According to the invention as described above, since the flow direction of the game ball can be changed by the collision wall of the projecting portion provided on the decorative member and projecting outward from the center case, the projecting portion is placed on the game board surface. Thus, it can function as a flow direction changing member that changes the flow direction of the game ball without a sense of incongruity. In other words, even if the game ball flowing down the game area changes the flow direction by colliding with the collision wall of the projecting portion provided on the decorative member, the player simply hits the decorative member and flows down. It seems that the direction has changed, and it does not appear that the flow direction of the game ball has been changed intentionally. As a result, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that can regulate the flow direction of the game ball without any sense of incongruity when the player fires the game ball to the right area of the game board or the left area of the game board. be able to.

In the above embodiment, the game control device that controls the progress of the variable display game based on winning in the start winning area of the game ball flowing down the game area, and the command information from the game control apparatus, An effect control device that performs display control of a variable display game,
The start prize area includes a first start prize area provided at a predetermined position below the center case and a second start prize area provided at a position different from the first start prize area.
The game control device, when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance, opens and closes the grand prize opening so that the game ball flowing down the game area can be received. A special gaming state that is advantageous to
Executing a first variation display game based on a winning of a game ball in the first starting winning area;
Based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning area, the second variation display game in which the profit given to the player when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode is different from the first variation display game. Configured to run,
The game ball flowing down the game area flows down either through the left game area located on the left side of the decoration display device or the right game area located on the right side of the decoration display device,
The collision wall is arranged at a position where the game ball that has flowed down the right game area can collide, and it is difficult to win the game ball that collided with the collision wall into the first start winning area or the second start winning area. The present invention is configured such that the flow direction can be changed so as to flow in a different direction.

  According to the invention as described above, the start winning area in which the game ball can be won differs depending on the game area where the game ball flows down, that is, whether the player makes a left or right strike. A person can perform a game ball according to the game situation. In such a case, it is possible to regulate the flow direction so that the game ball flows down in a direction in which it is difficult to win the first start winning area or the second starting winning area without any sense of incongruity.

In the embodiment, the collision wall is disposed at a position where the game ball flowing down the right game area can collide, and the game ball collided with the collision wall is awarded to the first start winning area. It is formed so that the flow direction can be changed to flow in a difficult direction,
The second start winning area includes a conversion member that can be converted into a first state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball and a second state in which it is easy to accept a game ball,
The game control device performs a lottery to determine whether or not to convert the conversion member from the first state to the second state, triggered by the passage of the game ball to a predetermined area,
The predetermined area includes an invention in which only the game ball that has flowed down the right game area is arranged at a position where it can flow in.

  According to this invention, since the conversion member is not released unless the game ball is launched aiming at the right game area, and the second variation display game is not executed unless the conversion member is released, the second start winning area When aiming at the player, the player can be guided to make a right turn. In other words, the game ball flowing down the left game area does not pass through the predetermined area that gives the conversion condition of the conversion member, so the conversion member cannot be released, and it is difficult to generate a prize in the second start winning area. On the other hand, since the game ball flowing down the right game area has a collision wall on the lower decorative member, it becomes difficult to win the first start winning area, so that the player adjusts the firing force of the hit ball, It becomes possible to make sure to select and execute either the first variation display game or the second variation display game.

Furthermore, in the embodiment, the first start winning area is disposed at the lower center of the center case, and the second starting winning area is disposed below the first start winning area.
The game ball that has flowed down the right game area is guided to flow down from the right side of the decorative display device toward the lower center,
The collision wall is formed obliquely at an angle rising from a flow-down angle at which a game ball flowing down the right game area is guided,
When the collision force of the game ball colliding with the collision wall is strong, it bounces off at the collision wall, and when the collision force of the game ball is weak, the flow direction is such that it flows downward along the obliquely formed collision wall. Inventions that are regulated are included.
And according to this invention, while being able to change the flow direction so that the game ball which flowed down the right game area may flow down in the direction where it is difficult to win the 1st start winning area by the collision wall of the lower decoration member, Since the flow direction can be made different depending on the momentum (flow speed) of the game ball that has collided with the collision wall, the width of the rolling state of the game ball can be widened and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

10 Gaming machines (Pachinko machines)
32 game area 34 ordinary figure gate (predetermined area)
36 First start prize area 37 Ordinary variable prize apparatus (second start prize area)
37b Movable member (conversion member)
38 Special Variable Prize Winner (Large Winner)
40 Center case 41 Display device (decorative display device)
44 Lower decorative objects (decorative members)
44a, 44b Collision wall (flow direction regulating member)
100 Game control device (control means, special game state generation means, game result prior determination means)
111C RAM (start winning reservation means)
300 Production control device (control means, prior notice means)

Claims (1)

On the condition that a game effect component is arranged on the game board, a game area where the game ball can flow down is provided on the game board, and the game ball wins a start winning area provided in the game area, run the fluctuation display game you variably displaying a plurality of identification information, in a possible gaming machine generates a favorable special game state to the player when the variation display game became a special result aspect,
A starting storage means capable of storing as a starting storage up to a predetermined number that a game ball has won in the starting winning area;
The game effect component includes at least a front component disposed in the game area, a decoration member, and a display device capable of displaying a decoration variation display game executed in response to the variation display game.
The start prize area includes a first start prize area and a second start prize area,
Wherein the outside of the game area, before Symbol capable of displaying a fluctuation display game batch display device is provided,
The collective display device
A first variable display unit capable of displaying a first variable display game executed in based on the winning of game ball into the first starting winning regions,
A second variable display unit capable of displaying a second variable display game executed in based on the winning of game ball into the second starting winning regions,
A first start memory display unit for displaying a first start memory which is a start right of the first variation display game stored in the start storage means ;
A second start-up storage display unit for displaying a second start-up memory that is a start right of the second variable display game stored in the start-up storage means ;
With
Before Symbol Display apparatus,
A first start memory display area for displaying a first start memory display displayed corresponding to the first start memory;
A second start memory display area for displaying a second start memory display displayed corresponding to the second start memory;
Have
The decorative member is
The number of start memories corresponding to the first start memory and the second start memory and the gaming state can be notified,
A gaming machine that is arranged at a peripheral portion of the display device and is configured to be movable .

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